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Dog Groomer Apprentice (Doggy Styling Boutique Weybridge) DOGGY STYLING BOUTIQUE LTD

Doggy Styling is a high end and unique grooming salon and dog boutique, a home from home for our four-legged friends. This is a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice dog grooming to join our team and learn on the job. The goal is to progress to a stylist position.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 06 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

    £6 per hour, 40 hour weeks.

  • Working week

    Hours are: 9.15am to 6pm with 30 min lunch, Tuesday to Saturday

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    14 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000105021

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This role will include:

  • Preparing dogs to specification, ready to be groomed by the stylist, tasks include: bathing, drying, nail clipping and rough trimming.
  • Learning and following direction from a grooming trainer.
  • Assist in ensuring excellent salon presentation is maintained and high standards are kept through cleanliness, safety and good standards of housekeeping.
  • Hours are: 9.15am to 6pm with 30 min lunch, Tuesday to Saturday.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
  • All training will take place at the work location and the applicant will complete an animal care apprenticeship in full.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Ongoing training and full-time styling role.
  • Great career progression opportunities as we continue to grow fast.
  • Employee discounts and team outings.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Patience, dog handling, dog behaviour

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent ICT, maths and English GCSE's (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

Things to consider

Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment. The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Dog Grooming Apprenticeship The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship. The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

About the employer

Doggy Styling is a high end and unique grooming salon and dog boutique, a home from home for our four-legged friends. This is a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice dog groomer to join our team and learn on the job. The goal is to progress to a stylist position.

Employer

DOGGY STYLING BOUTIQUE LTD

Address

Unit B, St. James Court

York Road

Weybridge

KT13 9EL

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Training

Training provider

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Dog groomer

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 06 Dec 2022